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A physician friend informs Short of Dr. James Lyons' return to the United States, discusses the medical profession and events in Virginia.

The secretary to the American legation in London writes to William Short, discussing political conditions, offering advice, and describing his concerns and hopes for America's future.

William Short writes to a French land speculator in the United States about his travel across the Atlantic, his arrival in France, and first impressions and experiences of French life and language.

William Short offers condolences to a friend upon the death of a loved one, approves of his travel plans to help him deal with the grief, and invites him to Europe if he can manage.

William Short writes to the secretary to the American legation in London, discussing personal matters, domestic changes in Thomas Jefferson's household, friendships, and his feelings regarding America.

The secretary of the American legation in London writes to William Short,  discussing letters he has written, book purchases, and Thomas Jefferson's recently injured wrist.

William Short writes a friend and discusses his experiences in Europe, his anticipated return to America, and various agricultural topics.

William Short writes to the secretary of the American legation in London, discussing friendship, love, and life in Paris, as well as recent events in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.